Accessibility: the door to enter is a single pull door. Once inside, there is a large flat ground…read morelevel where you can go to the bar or look at tons of art. There is a second floor that you can only access by stairs, but even if you cannot get upstairs, there is plenty of beautiful art to see on the bottom floor. Please be careful if going up and down the stairs because the handrails are a bit wobbly and unstable. Experience: this gallery is WAY bigger than it looks from the outside. Upon entering, you can turn left and go enjoy their bar, or you can turn right and enter a world of art. A lot of the art here is a darker theme, but some of it isn't. The art is mostly paintings but there are some small sculptures and photo art. I also learned they have an escape room you can play, but I haven't experienced this one yet!

Never knew about this place until today. I walked in a little after it opened and was in awe with…read morethe unique artwork I was seeing. This is not your typical classical, safe paintings that you see else. No these paintings have an edge, a uniqueness about them which I love. I thought I needed to go to LA for this type of stuff, but seeing it here in Escondido was refreshing. There's an upstairs too which has the artist's personal room they paint in which I thought was cool, some were open and other's were closed. There were plenty of paintings show casing their work. If interested in any of the pieces you just tell the guy working at the front, and mention the artist's name, and title of the picture. As I walked back downstairs I told the guy I was there to pick up 2 Victor Roman art pieces (Miss Green & Miss Mirren), and a August Williams (Paris). My husband contacted him and told him I'd be there. The guy grabbed my pictures, I was very pleased with the quality of the pictures. You can pay by pay pal, cc, or cash. I paid with CC and was e-mailed a receipt promptly. I can't wait to go back and bring others along.

Amazing art gallery With lost of good shows. Staff is very friendly and I highly recommend a visitread more

This place had art from abstract, to traditional, to contemporary. Most was either not my style or…read moreamateurish. But there were the 1 or 2 pieces where I thought to myself...hmmmm, not bad. But overall feel of things was a bit all over the place because of the huge differences between all the art; this seems to be easy to do when you rent space to so many different artists, but this gallery needs to find a better way to bring some more uniformity between the different art, or better the flow some how. Atmosphere was a bit stark, and empty feeling. Had a pretty good size crowd, very mixed and they welcomed kiddies which is always nice...they too should enjoy art, and why not start them early with appreciation of free expression. I would check them out again during one of the Escondido art walks.

I love this gallery, hidden in Escondido CA. Darrel McPherson is the owner and his artwork is…read moremostly about landscapes, though you will find other genre's from other artists he represents at his gallery as well. I personally own three of his paintings and never get tired of seeing them in my home. He carries artwork of all sizes so if you are looking for a gift or to treat yourself with original art, stop and check this gallery out.

Excellent gallery for original art, especially landscapes of Darrel McPherson.read more

This gallery is a little gem, probably one of the best kept secrets in Escondido. They showcase…read morelocal artists, have a new exhibition every month so you get to enjoy a lot of different artists, styles, media, one of the rare local galleries also featuring photography. In addition to artwork they also feature handcrafted jewelry , accessories, unique greeting cards by local artists, handcrafted decorative boxes. Every month is a new experience

Gorgeous collection of artists with works across different mediums. The themes of love and nature…read morerun heavy in here. Browsing the selection make me appreciate art and inspire me to create my own masterpieces too

Just the fact that this place exists is enough to recommend to go! Being able to explore, admire or…read morepurchase multiple local artists work all in one spot is such a great opportunity!

Probably the coolest gallery I've ever been to. The collections on display were amazing. Then…read morethere is the bar... We had a great visit. The place is Farley big, there is even an upstairs with more galleries.

Stephen is a great artist and a wonderful person. He is so committed to his art and how it can…read morebless and encourage others. His style is like his personality - creative, colorful, unexpectedly amazing and professional yet super fun. He is a caring and relaxed person who enjoys connecting with others on and off stage and studio. Hs studio is a great place to visit and even bring up a coffee from the coffee shop downstairs!

I have been watching with admiration the live performances of Stephen Fishwick painting live, and…read morealways amazed by the talent and nice results. It seems he has created a school of 'speed paiting' with so many followers and also other artists doing similar activity in different events I have been invited to. The canvas rotating and the brushes like jumping in the air while admiring guests nibbling on bites was one of the milestones of the event Masters of Color last Saturday at Lexus Escondido. I like his depiction of women, especially the flamenco dancers, as well as the celebrities like Dali expressed with a very explosive palette of colors. I am considering taking a class at this new studio on the second floor of the Lexus building, as he offers art classes and private lessons as well.

The first impression I had when walking into the shop was, man, what a mess. There's just random…read morestuff all over the place, and what are obviously customer pieces sitting on the floor. Interesting. But, the other reviews said what an awesome job they did, so I figured that I'd let that influence me more than the mess in front of me. The lady working there was in the back chatting with someone, and I waited a few minutes before I poked my head back there to let them know I was in the lobby area. She politely said hello and said she would be with me in a minute. Well, after 20 minutes or so of listening to the lady and the guy in there bullshit about random things, they both made their way up to the front, and the gentleman left. They both thanked me for being so patient. Now, I totally understand that if there's one person working there, and two customers, one of the customers is going to have to wait. I was fine with that, but I think if you know that you have someone else waiting in the lobby, at least shoot the shit somewhere where they can't hear you. It was mildly irritating. When I was finally helped, I asked for a fairly common type of frame (1/4 - 3/8" brushed aluminum), which they didn't have. She said something about the recession making things difficult to get, and the manufacturers were not making a lot of different frames anymore. Whatever. So I took my stuff literally less than 2 miles away, where I was helped almost immediately, and they had exactly what I was looking for. I asked if they had any issues obtaining framing material because of the recession, and they looked at me like I had a third eye. I figured as much.

The owner is amazing. She has a lot of knowledge about custom framing, canvas stretching and art…read more They also hosts several events throughout the year. There is food, wine and art. Get there early for art shows if you want to meet and greet with the artists.

My friends and I had such a wonderful time attending Winter Wonderland. There were so many fun…read moreactivities for the family, including a play area with snow, arts and crafts for the kids, food vendors, musical performances, Photo Booth, photos with Santa, and much more! The highlight of my day was sitting on Santa's lap, something I had never done as a kid! Next to that would be the amazing performances! This was a really fun 2-day event for the community. The best part was, it was free! They have a theater where you can purchase tickets to attend musicals such as The Nutcracker. I'll have to check them out one of these days. There's a large private parking lot with free parking, which makes it very convenient to attend events here.

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is a beautiful venue that brings the community…read moretogether through music, art, and education. Whether you're attending a live concert in the concert hall, a theatrical production in the intimate theater, or exploring the rotating exhibits in the museum, every experience feels thoughtfully curated. The grounds are relatively clean and well-maintained, with stunning fountains, sculptures, and plenty of space to stroll before a show. (While it's hard to control outdoor debris at times, the staff does a great job keeping things tidy.) The staff is always professional, welcoming, and helpful, whether you're picking up tickets, visiting the museum, or attending a performance. Parking is free and convenient, and the location is within walking distance of several great restaurants if you want to make a full evening of it. The Center also hosts some free community events, dance lessons, art festivals, and cultural celebrations throughout the year, making it a true gathering place for all ages. I highly recommend checking their calendar regularly, you're likely to find something that speaks to you! The Center has two excellent performance spaces: the 400 or so-seat Center Theater and the 1,500 or so-seat Concert Hall, both known for their outstanding acoustics. I've enjoyed live country concerts like Dwight Yoakam and Lee Brice here. I also recently attended the Shen Yun production and a performance by the ATLYS Quartet. Overall, the venues are intimate and offer a wonderful way to experience live entertainment. I highly recommend it and only wish they had more upcoming concerts.

This is a beautiful, small, and powerful gallery full of life and love! Owned and run by the…read moresweetest woman named Donna, you will be welcomed with no judgements. You can stop by randomly to look at art, you can take classes/worlshops here, and they have their own dark room for making film photography! Please come check this place out and donate! I came in today and saw so many beautiful photographs!

We enjoyed walking around the Walkabout Australia area. We've been here a few times and enjoyed the…read moredown low atmosphere. We sat at the bench and watched the albino kangaroo for quite some time. Hmmm....maybe it was called a wallaby! This area of the Safari Park is dedicated to the Australian Habitat. There's kangaroos and wallabies. We liked the free roaming atmosphere. It's very peaceful.

I came through this area at dark and could not see anything. Very little lights on the pathways,…read moreand all the animals were hiding, asleep. The park should have just closed at dark. The only cool part was the platypus, which you CAN see after dark because they live inside. Very disappointing to come to the park after dark.